JEE Main 2026 Session 2 registration date announced

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will start taking applications for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 from February 1, 2026. Students who want admission to leading engineering colleges can apply online at https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/ till February 25, 2026. Students should apply early because NTA may not extend the last date.

As per the official plan, JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exams will be held between April 2 and April 9, 2026. Admit cards will be released 3 to 4 days before the exam.

Who can apply for JEE Main 2026 Session 2?

Students who meet the rules below can apply:

• Candidates who passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam in 2024 or 2025, or those appearing in 2026, are eligible.
• There is no age limit for applying.
• For full eligibility details, candidates should check the official website.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 application fee

The application fee depends on the category and paper chosen. Details are available on the official website.

How to apply for JEE Main 2026 Session 2

Follow these easy steps:

• Visit https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/
• Click on the registration link on the homepage
• Complete registration and log in
• Fill in the application form
• Upload required documents and pay the fee
• Submit the form and take a printout

"Candidates are requested to fill in the Application Form carefully. Corrections in only certain fields will be permitted during the correction window which will be notified at a later stage," the official notice states.

If a candidate submits more than one application form, all forms will be rejected and the result will be cancelled.